Revit Dimensions Precision
Revit Dimensions For those taking the leap from AutoCAD to Revit, displaying the correct dimension text can sometimes be a challenge. Often in AutoCAD, if you want to round a dimension…
Revit Structural Connections 2017 – Steel Connections
After finally installing Revit 2017 I was really eager to check out the new Revit Structural Connections 2017 feature. I immediately modeled some Steel Beams, found the Structural Connections button, only to find…
15 Tips for better revit performance
There’s nothing worse than dealing with painfully slow things. Slow drivers, slow internet, and especially slow Revit sessions! Revit performance issues can become a major problem when working on larger…
The not-so-secret method for Mitered beam joints
As the saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat (what a horrible saying - poor cats!). And like most things in Revit, there are numerous ways to…
How the experts model metal sheet cladding
Profiled metal sheet cladding is used in a lot of buildings, from residential homes to large industrial warehouses. When modelling these buildings in Revit, I would typically just model a…
Exporting IFC – Creating User Defined IFC Property Sets
The benefits of BIM come about from exchanging information. IFC gives architects and engineers the ability to exchange data between different CAD tools, cost estimation systems and other construction-related applications. From Wikipedia: "The…
Weld Symbols – Understanding the basics
If you work within the construction industry - and steel construction in particular - you should be familiar with Weld symbols and their meanings. Weld symbols are used in structural…
How to Add a graphic checkbox to a schedule
Lets create a Checkbox schedule in Revit When we have a checkbox (yes/no) parameter in a schedule, Revit defaults to display text (ie checked = "Yes", unchecked = "No") Some…
Creating multiple lines of text in a View Title
Adjusting View Title text in Revit Here's a quick guide on how to create a multi-line View Title text in Revit. Sometimes in a project, we may need to create an unusually…
